Diamond Back Topanga 91 valuation thoughts/knowledge

[Rebikecumbria]

Any thoughts/knowledge and valuation opinions on this diamond back please much appreciated
Mostly original other than the vanguard 3dv brakes
original CST tyres
original Avenir extras on top of avenir saddle and grips
original 300lx parts Sti shifters
also have original parts that have been replaced with it
any ideas/thoughts/comments

 

[Rebikecumbria]

any one ?

 

[carlsoundwave]

I picked one up earlier last year for £30.seller had it for a while and had reduced price over time from £100 down to £30 when i picked it up.

 

[d8mok]

@Bike Creatively

 

[Rebikecumbria]

I picked one up earlier last year for £30.seller had it for a while and had reduced price over time from £100 down to £30 when i picked it up.

Maybe everyone’s been holding off because of the bad news ahahaa

Useful info tho

 

[retrobikeguy]

Sad shame is that it's not as desired as a marin palisades that can fetch £130ish to the Right buyer, personally I think between £30 or £50 to someone who just needs a bike, split it and you may get a little more but it'll take time plus posty runs...

These will all disappear soon and become just a memory because we have no love for them .

 

[Bike Creatively]

@Bike Creatively

Thanks for the link Dom…
Yeah these 91 Topangas aren’t very high end or desirable unless you find someone who just loves it.. That’s despite the condition of this one looking very good @Rebikecumbria !
Probably around the £40-50 mark as others have indicated. Feel free to advertise it on the new Retro Diamond Back MTBs group if you’re struggling to find a buyer

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[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Nice example. Bar ends clue is surely in the name

 

[Rebikecumbria]

well I am glad I saved it from going in the skip as I am a sucker for early 90s neon colourways ahaha but also glad I didn’t spend much time on it either though I did realise it’s nothing particularly special as far as retro’s go

It does ride quite nicely and it’s not that heavy for a lower end bike so hopefully someone who likes retro 90s colourways and just wants something to pootle about on might like it

If I can get some beer tokens and some replacement hangers for my regular pistebashing hardtail I ll be over the moon

 

[Rebikecumbria]

Nice example. Bar ends clue is surely in the name

I still can’t work this riddle out ahaha I hate people having to explain these things but sometimes I am a bit thick ahaha